A new and substantive Rector, Dr Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo, has been appointed for the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, by the Federal Government.

A statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Obini Onuchukwu made available to journalists in Awka on Tuesday, said Dr Nwafulugo succeeded Dr Izuchukwu Onu, who had been on acting capacity in the last 12 months.

He said Dr Nwafulugo’s letter of appointment took effect from February 4, 2019. She is the first female rector of the institution